Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis

www.conejousd.org/earths

539 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The **Environmental Academy of Research Technology and Earth Sciences (EARTHS) Magnet School**, located in Newbury Park, California, is a specialized elementary program within the Conejo Valley Unified School District. The school is designed around a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, environmental stewardship, and the integration of technology into the classroom. By focusing on "earth sciences" as a core pillar of its educational philosophy, the school encourages students to develop a deep understanding of their local ecosystem and their role in global sustainability.

Beyond its academic focus, EARTHS distinguishes itself through its unique learning environment, which often utilizes its outdoor surroundings as a "living laboratory." The curriculum is built to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in STEM-related fields later in their education. As a magnet school, it attracts families seeking a highly engaged academic community that blends traditional elementary education with specialized enrichment in science and technology.

539

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	154
Black	1
Asian	92
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

White
248 (46.0%)
Hispanic
154 (28.6%)
Asian
92 (17.1%)
Two or More
43 (8.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Conejo Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)498-3686
Website:	http://www.conejousd.org/earths
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 92